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Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Ingredients:
1 large clove garlic
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
Directions:
1. Preheat grill for medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt.
Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in
olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a
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11.15.2007 Volume VIII
Issue #42 |
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This Week's Article |
Filing a Float Plan
Several years ago I decided to go fishing with a buddy
of mine on a really cold winter day. We had cut out of work half-day
and decided to go and try to catch a few trout. We put the boat in
the water and I went to crank the motor and the battery was totally
dead. Being the genius that I was, I quickly disconnected the
battery and hooked up the trolling motor battery and got the boat
running. I replaced the cables to the starting battery and we were
on our way. We left from James Island Yacht Club and ran across the
harbor to fish in Beresford creek in the Wando River. After fishing
a few hours and catching a few trout (trolling) we decided it was
getting late and really cold and decided to call it a day. I went to
crank the boat and there was nothing.
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This Week's News
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DNR Urges Caution On State Waterways Due To Drought
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law
Enforcement Division urges boaters to go slow and use caution in lower-than-normal waterways in
the Palmetto State.
Although hazards exist in lakes and rivers at any water
elevation, current drought conditions have caused the exposure of even more
underwater obstructions. A boater familiar with a specific lake may find new
hazards during low water levels that previously was not exposed and may be
unmarked. Boaters should also be cautious of floating logs or other objects
that may show up in what is considered open water. Boaters should also
monitor water levels in connecting channels, as well as access to docks, boat
lifts, boat ramps, etc.
"Boaters should use extreme caution now that we're
seeing lower water levels," said S.C. Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Col. Alvin Taylor. "Also, a hazard marker may not
indicate the exact spot of a navigational hazard, but could be for a
larger area such as shoals. Stay away from hazard markers and always
wear your life jacket." Contact DNR Lt. Gary Sullivan at (843)
953-9378 for more information on navigation hazards. You can
also access the South Carolina Boating Laws and
Responsibilities handbook online
Here
"Slow down, stay alert and proceed with caution. Stay
in and around familiar waters and areas," said Lt. Jimmy Wagers, DNR state
coordinator of the hunter and boater education program. "With the water levels this
low you should limit boating to daylight hours when possible. Use depth
finders and always file a float plan by telling someone where you're going and
when you plan to return." Boaters under 16 years of age are required by law
to pass an approved boater education course before operating,
without supervision, a personal watercraft (Jet Ski) or a boat
powered by 15 horsepower motor or more. Call 1-800-830-2268 or going
online
Here for more information on boater education
courses.
Drought conditions have continued to deteriorate with
significant impacts to most of the streams, lakes, and
groundwater. According to the DNR Hydrology office, rivers in the
Pee Dee Basin responded to recent heavy rains, which helped to
temporarily stabilize flows. However, without continued rainfall the
flows will quickly decline to below normal levels. Elsewhere in the
state recent rainfall amounts were generally less than 1 inch
resulting in only minimal flow increases. The deficit is as much as
16 inches in some locations, while many areas experienced the driest
ever July to September. State and local representatives from the
South Carolina Drought Response Committee upgraded the drought level
to severe for all counties except Beaufort and Jasper on Sept. 5. |
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Tide Chart |
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15 Thursday |
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04:32AM LST 0.9 L |
11:02AM LST 5.5 H |
05:35PM LST 1.1 L |
11:12PM LST 4.6 H |
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05:22AM LST 0.9 L |
11:52AM LST 5.5 H |
06:25PM LST 1.0 L |
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17 Saturday |
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12:08AM LST 4.7 H |
06:21AM LST 1.0 L |
12:49PM LST 5.5 H |
07:20PM LST 0.9 L |
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18 Sunday |
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01:11AM LST 4.9 H |
07:27AM LST 0.9 L |
01:49PM LST 5.5 H |
08:16PM LST 0.6 L |
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The Final Word |
Fishing
is hitting its early winter stride and as always the
offshore fishing is really slowing down. Most of the reports
coming from offshore are bottom fishing reports with some
nice catches of grouper, snapper, porgy, and black sea bass.
If you can find a break in the weather, the winter here
provides some great offshore bottom fishing. On the flip
side the inshore fishing is really getting good. I’ve talked
to several people this week that have caught 20-60 trout in
a trip on a variety of different baits. Some folks are using
live shrimp, mudminnow, soft plastic grubs, and a variety of
top-water baits as well. The redfish are schooling up and
eating just about anything that crosses their path. The
sheepshead fishing is also excellent with some nice fish
being caught around the jetties and in the rivers around
docks and pilings. If you get a chance to get out this time
of year it is one of the prettiest times you will find on
the water. The skies are deep and the waters become really
clear and beautiful. Just remember the water is really cold
and if you fall in you can run the risk of hypothermia. I
always tell people that are fishing alone to slip on a life
jacket and file a float plan with someone you know.
Tight
lines…
Andy Pickett
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